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Def Leppard Tour History Fan Archive.
23 Years Ago - Def Leppard Perform At MTV Video Music Awards

Wednesday, 9th September 2015





Def Leppard 1992.
Screenshot by dltourhistory

Def Leppard performed at the MTV Video Music Awards show on this day in 1992 and footage of Let's Get Rocked is available along with photos.

The band appeared at the event for the second time during the Adrenalize US tour.

Their September 1989 appearance (a mostly playback version of 'Tear It Down') was the last time Steve Clark appeared with them on stage as a member of the band.

The 'Let's Get Rocked' video was nominated for four major awards on the night.

The show took place at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA and was hosted by Dana Carvey.

Other performers included Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Pearl Jam, Bryan Adams and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Watch 'Let's Get Rocked' via the link below and view some media photos courtesy of Gettyimages.

Joe talked about the show in a Tour Diary written for Kerrang! magazine shortly after.

Watch Let's Get Rocked on this YouTube Playlist which also features interview footage and a full show video (with Lep at 46mins in).

Def Leppard 1992 Los Angeles Fan Videos.

Joe Elliott - Tour Diary 10th September 1992

"Well, I was right. We won bugger all!! We were in good company though, the Crowes didn't win anything either. I'm glad the Chilli Peppers won something. And Van Halen, for that matter - they've been around way longer than us, so there's hope yet!

My outfit caused an odd, strange reaction. Mostly people thought I looked like Sam Kinison! Not as fat, not as humorous, but a bit taller. God bless him!

I heard the tape earlier on today. We sounded way better than GN'R for a start! I also thought Pearl Jam sounded great, and I'm still trying to figure out if the bass player from Nirvana really hurt himself or not. Looked pretty bad/convincing to me!!

Saw Brian and Roger from Queen. Both in good form. I can't believe it's been four and-a-half months since the Freddie gig - time really does fly."

  • 1992 - Video Of The Year Nominees
  • Van Halen - Right Now - Winner
  • Def Leppard - Let's Get Rocked
  • Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge
  • 1992 - Best Metal/Hard Rock Video Nominees
  • Metallica - Enter Sandman - Winner
  • Def Leppard - Let's Get Rocked
  • Ugly Kid Joe - Everything About You
  • Van Halen - Right Now
  • 1992 - Best Special Effects In A Video Nominees
  • U2 - Even Better Than the Real Thing - Winner
  • David Byrne - She's Mad
  • Def Leppard - Let's Get Rocked
  • Michael Jackson - Black or White
  • 1992 - Viewer's Choice Nominees
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge - Winner
  • Def Leppard - Let's Get Rocked
  • Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
  • Van Halen - Right Now






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